Agenda item

8.1

The Head of Planning submitted a report on his investigation into a complaint received concerning a breach of planning control in respect of the unauthorised fence at Unit B, Old Station Drive.  The report stated that the industrial units at the site were generally enclosed by palisade security fencing ranging from 0.75m to 3m in height. At the location of Unit B though additional corrugated solid screening had been attached to the palisade fencing to a height of 3m and 2.5m to the gate.  The additional screening had been added to the North and West elevations and to the rear of the site.  It was explained that the owners had been informed that the height of the fencing could be increased using an increased height of palisade fencing or a different proposal, but the owners had not responded to officers in respect of this matter.

8.2

RESOLVED: That (a) the Head of Planning be authorised to take all appropriate action including, if necessary, enforcement action and the institution of legal proceedings to secure the removal of the unauthorised enclosure at Unit B, Old Station Drive; and

(b) the Head of Planning, in liaison with a Co-Chair of this Committee, be granted the power to vary the action authorised in order to achieve the objectives hereby confirmed, including taking action to resolve any associated breaches of planning control.